Michael R. Sportiello

Michael R. Sportiello, age 86; longtime resident of Burnham, at rest Sept. 15, 2011. Beloved husband of Ruth, nee Bero; loving father of William, Patrick (Ann), Michael Murtaugh and Ellen (Braven) Imai; foster children; Theresa Bauer, Donna (Tony) Ambrosino, Michael (Pat) Pertell, Florence Pertell and John (Patty) Pertell and their families; proud grandfather of Mary, Emily and Liam Murtaugh, Jason, Griffin and Eric Imai; dear brother of Emily (Dan Crawford) Bubulka, John (Patricia) and the late Richard and Mary (David) Hennip; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Thursday, 8:45 a.m. from Hennessy-Nowak Funeral Home 400 Pulaski Rd. , Calumet City, to Mother of God Church. Mass 9:30 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday, from 3 to 9 p.m. Retired truck driver for Beemsterboer Slag and Ballast, and member of Teamster Local Union #l42, for over 40 years. In lieu of flowers, Masses preferred. Info: 708-862-5454 or www.hennessynowakfh.com